HC Deb 23 November 2001 vol 375 c520W
Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what was the turnover of businesses based in rural areas in the United Kingdom in(a) 1996, (b) 1997, (c) 1998, (d) 1999, (e) 2000 and (f) 2001. [16542]

Alun Michael

The turnover (£000) of VAT-based enterprises in rural areas (districts/unitary authorities as classified by the Countryside Agency) in England is as follows:

Year £
1999 357,774,110
2000 360,296,895
2001 364,896,980

Source:

Office for National Statistics

It is not possible to provide figures for earlier years because of changes in geographical boundaries.

Forward to